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Question about using a cheap paint sprayer versus a good brush for trim
I always thought a paint sprayer was overkill for baseboards and just used a 2-inch angled brush. Last week I painted all the trim in my living room with a Wagner Flexio 590, and it cut the time down from a full day to about three hours. The finish is so much smoother with no brush marks, and I didn't have to tape off the floor as much. Has anyone else switched tools for a job and been totally shocked by the difference?
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the_miles21d ago
My buddy did his whole kitchen with a sprayer after years of brushing and he said the same thing, it was a total game changer. He used a basic latex in a Graco, but @taylor.william, he did say thinning it a bit was key to avoid clogs. Watching him do the cabinet doors was wild, they looked factory finished. He’s never going back to a brush for trim work now lol.
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taylor.william21d ago
What kind of paint did you use in that sprayer?
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Yeah, thinning it is the key part. My friend skipped that step once and basically had to take apart his whole sprayer in the driveway (it was a huge mess). He uses the same basic latex now but always thins it a little, and it works like a charm.
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